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Festive Holiday Gifts for Neighbors

I love to spread joy throughout the holiday season. What better way than to share the festive joy with our neighbors? 🎄 Here are a few easy, DIY holiday gifts for neighbors. These ideas are all fairly easy to make from items put together at ...
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Festive Christmas Books for Toddlers

As an educator, I love sharing different holiday traditions with my students. Big concepts can be hard for little minds, but books help to bridge the gap and make these ideas more tangible. I celebrate Christmas, so below you will find ideas to ...
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Our Christmas Home 2022

Our small, but so very cozy apartment comes alive during the Christmas season. We live in an 800 square foot space, so we have to be very intentional about what we bring in. Our home can start to feel cluttered quickly. I love to get creative ...
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The Best Holiday Candles for a Cozy Home

This year my goal is to embrace a slower pace as we head into the holiday season. Here in Chicago, I’ve had my winter coat out for the entire month of November. It gets windy and cold fast, but I love the slow, cozy days that the winter ...
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